(1934-03-07) 7 March 1934 (age 90) Godhra, Bombay Presidency, British India
Batting
Left-handed
Bowling
Right-arm medium
International information
National side
India
Test debut (cap 77)
2 December 1955 v New Zealand
Last Test
7 March 1962 v West Indies
Career statistics
Competition
Test
First-class
Matches
31
138
Runs scored
1,611
8,611
Batting average
31.58
39.86
100s/50s
1/11
22/40
Top score
108
176
Balls bowled
186
2,026
Wickets
1
26
Bowling average
80.00
40.00
5 wickets in innings
0
0
10 wickets in match
0
0
Best bowling
1/9
4/85
Catches/stumpings
18/–
72/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 10 January 2013
Nariman Jamshedji "Nari" Contractorpronunciationⓘ (born 7 March 1934) is a former Indian cricketer, who was a left-handed opening batsman. Contractor made his debut in 1955 and played till 1962 when his professional career ended after a serious injury. He was the youngest Indian captain at the age of 26.[1] In 2007, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour Indian board can bestow on a former player.[2]
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